Circle of the Word is a biblical storytelling workshop structured by peacemaking circle processes. It will be helpful to understand what each format contributes to the Circle of the Word model. This overview will make sense of the design for each specific story Circle.

Recommended reading:

Pranis, Kay. The Little Book of Circle Processes: A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking. Intercourse, PA: Good Books, 2005.

Boyes-Watson, Carolyn and Kay Pranis, eds. Heart of Hope Resource Guide: Using Peacemaking Circles to Develop Emotional Literacy, Promote Healing, and Build Healthy Relationships. Center for Restorative Justice at Suffolk University, 2010.